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PR/BD Associate

Who We Are

OpenMinds is a cognitive defence tech company countering authoritarian influence in the battle for free and open societies. We work with over 30 governments and organisations worldwide, including Ukraine, the UK, and NATO member governments, leading StratCom agencies, and research institutions.

Our expertise lies in accessing restricted and high-risk environments, including conflict zones and closed platforms.

We combine ML technologies with deep local expertise, particularly on Russia and Ukraine. Our team, based in Kyiv, London, Ottawa, and Washington, DC, includes behavioural scientists, ML/AI engineers, data journalists, communications experts, and regional specialists.

Our core values are: speed, experimentation, elegance and focus. We are expanding the team and welcome passionate, proactive, and resourceful professionals who are eager to contribute to the global fight in cognitive warfare.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to support our PR & communications, business development and administrative efforts. The ideal candidate is highly organised, enjoys research and communications, and can effectively track multiple deadlines and opportunities. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, coordinating across teams, and ensuring smooth execution of key business activities.

In the position you will:

— Identify and track industry conferences, networking events, and other strategic opportunities in the field of cognitive defence and countering disinformation

— Conduct preliminary research and prepare background briefs on potential clients and partners

— Assist in preparing proposals, ensuring compliance with all requirements

—Look for relevant journalists in the field, update the media database, and monitor media coverage

— Support administrative preparation for the conferences

— Schedule and coordinate meetings with clients and partners, prepare meeting notes, summarise key action points, follow up on next steps when requested

— Assist with internal documentation, ensuring key information is updated, well-structured, and easily accessible

We are a perfect match if you have:

— A high level of diligence and attention to detail

— Strong research skills and the ability to present information in a clear, structured format

— The capability to work proactively, independently, and quickly handle administrative tasks

— Excellent written and spoken English

— The confidence to reach out to the right people to gather information and drive progress

— Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and ensure timely follow-ups

— A keen interest in the field of countering disinformation and strategic communications

We offer:

— Work in a fast-growing company with proprietary AI technologies, solving the most difficult problems in the domains of social behaviour analytics and national security

— Competitive market salary

— Work face-to-face with world-leading experts in their fields, who are our partners and friends

— Flexible work arrangements, including adjustable hours, location, and remote/hybrid options

— Unlimited vacation and leave policies

— Opportunities for professional development within a multidisciplinary team, boasting experience from academia, tech, and intelligence sectors

— A work culture that values resourcefulness, proactivity, and independence, with a firm stance against micromanagement

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